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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Socio-economic differentials in the health-related quality of life of Australian children: results of a national study |
Author: | Spurrier, N. Sawyer, M. Clark, J. Baghurst, P. |
Citation: | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2003; 27(1):27-33 |
Publisher: | Public Health Assoc Australia Inc |
Issue Date: | 2003 |
ISSN: | 1326-0200 1753-6405 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Nicola J. Spurrier, Michael G. Sawyer, Jennifer J. Clark and P.A. Baghurst |
Abstract: | <h4>Objective</h4>To examine differences in health-related quality of life (HRQL) of children living in different socio-economic contexts in Australia.<h4>Methods</h4>Parental reports describing the HRQL and socio-economic status of a random national sample of 3,597 school-age children were obtained using the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ) and a standardised socio-economic interview. Response rate was 70%.<h4>Results</h4>Children in families of higher income, whose parents had more years of schooling and were employed and children who lived in two-parent, original families had significantly higher HRQL across a range of domains assessed by the CHQ.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Children from lower socio-economic backgrounds in Australia have a significantly more negative experience of health and wellness. Such differences may well increase unless deliberate political attention is given to addressing the widening differences in relative wealth in Australia. |
Keywords: | Socio-economic differentials health Australian children |
Description: | © Public Health Association Australia |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2003.tb00376.x |
Published version: | http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=200303319;res=APAFT |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Paediatrics publications |
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